A quilter for almost 50 years, Cathy Fussell maintains a studio in Columbus, Georgia. She produces both hand-quilted and machine-quilted pieces. She makes traditional quilts, art quilts, and modern quilts, and she sometimes salvages vintage quilt tops. Cathy often collaborates with a family member during the design phase. She sometimes exhibits work in shows, and she occasionally teaches a class. She is constantly evolving as a quilter.

In 2011 Cathy retired from a 28-year career teaching literature and composition, first at the high school level and later at the university, where for the last eight years of her tenure, in addition to teaching, she directed the Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians. Since her retirement six years ago, Cathy has been able to devote herself full-time to quilting. She particularly enjoys incorporating literary and geographical themes into her quilts.

· In 2016 she was commissioned by The Congressional Club, Washington, DC, to make a quilt for First Lady Michelle Obama. The result is "Apollo Splashdown Revisited -- Homage to Alma Woodsey Thomas," which was presented to Mrs. Obama at The Congressional Club's Annual First Lady's Luncheon, Washington, DC, May 12, 2016.

Cathy Fussell’s work is held in private collections in Columbus, Georgia; in Brandon, Mississippi; in Eagle Lake, Texas; and in New York City.

A quilter for almost 50 years, Cathy Fussell works out of her home studio in Columbus, Georgia, where she produces both hand-quilted and machine-quilted pieces. She makes traditional quilts, art quilts and modern quilts, and she salvages vintage quilt tops. Cathy often collaborates with a family member during the design phase, she sometimes exhibits work in shows, and she occasionally teaches a class. She is constantly evolving as a quilter.

In 2011 Cathy retired from a 28-year career teaching literature and composition, first at the high school level and later at the university, where for the last eight years of her tenure, in addition to teaching, she directed the Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians. Since her retirement almost six years ago, Cathy has been able to devote herself full-time to her quilting, and she particularly enjoys incorporating literary themes into her quilts.

To inquire about purchases or commissions, contact Cathy at cathyhfussell@gmail.com

SPECIAL:

At the request of The Congressional Club, Washington, DC, designed and made "Apollo Splashdown Revisited -- Homage to Alma Woodsey Thomas," presented to First Lady Michelle Obama, The Congressional Club's Annual First Lady's Luncheon, Washington, DC, May 12, 2016.